Cross-posted from my Africa Update newsletter. We’ve got positive masculinity in Mali, the triple-taxed business owners of Somalia, a bridge on the River Congo, the perils of not participating in the census in Kenya, and more.

Southern Africa: Malawi is considering an onerous bill for the registration of NGOs, with penalties including years in jail or fines of $20,000 for those who don’t comply. Congrats to Shamila Batohi, who just became the first woman to serve as South Africa’s chief prosecutor. Zambian firms are willing to pay more taxes if they actually see improvements in public services afterwards. In Zimbabwe, urban authorities are promoting cremation as room in cemeteries runs low, but many people are concerned that their dead ancestors will be angered if they’re not buried properly.